Chapter 407 - 393: Mountain and River Six Strikes
’The legend of Lin Qi has been circulating ever since I got into the academy.’
’He’s just like me now, only at the Fifth Realm of Refining Inner Organs, and his Spear Technique has also broken through to Tier Four.’
’We’re on the same starting line.’
’But I’m an SSS-level genius!’
’Tomorrow, I’m heading to the Otherworld Elite Training Camp. Then, we’ll finally be rivals.’
’In three months, I’ll completely surpass him.’
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「Nether Sea Martial Academy, Ninth Academy」
Inside a luxurious villa.
Li Hanjiang stood in a special-made white and blue robe, his handsome features marked by a cold temperament. He stared at the large projected screen before him.
On the screen was the portrait of a burly man. He grinned, revealing a set of white teeth:
"Hanjiang, I’ve already arrived in the Otherworld!"
"The Cultivation environment in the Elite Training Camp is much better than at the Tenth Institute."
"Your awakening came at the perfect time."
"You’re an SS-level genius now. Coming to the Elite Training Camp and competing with all the other SS-level geniuses every day will be a huge benefit to your strength."
Li Hanjiang nodded. After successfully awakening his Special Ability, he had become an SS-level genius. He had also mastered a Little Divine Power.
Even among SS-level geniuses, he was at the very top, no longer inferior to Yu Zhuoran, Victor from the Bear Country, and Havier from the White Eagle Federation.
After ending the video call, he took a long spear from the wall and began to swing it.
SWISH SWISH~
Feeling the Power flowing within him, along with his Special Ability, [Cold Ice], filled him with immense confidence.
He knew Lin Qi had also Awakened; the other man was now an SS-level genius as well.
An Unawakened Lin Qi was already stronger than an SS-level genius. Now that he had Awakened, he would only be more powerful.
But tomorrow, they would gather at the Otherworld Elite Training Camp.
’I wonder how much stronger Lin Qi has become!’
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「Martial Arts Calendar, Year 2047, August 20th」
The Imperial Capital was still in the grip of a scorching summer.
Azure Sky Sixth Institute. Blazing light shone down upon the plaza.
A group of students in red robes had gathered in the plaza.
All of them were the top geniuses among the second-year students of the Azure Sky Sixth Institute.
The focus of everyone’s attention was a tall, sturdy young man with sharp, handsome features and a striking presence.
He wore a special-made, form-fitting black and gold robe. His aura was unique and powerful, and his entire being radiated an intense Sharpness.
Next to him was a sturdy young man with dark skin and well-defined, regular features.
"Brother Qi, I’ve mastered a Little Divine Power!" Jiangtao announced the good news.
Hearing this, everyone around turned their gazes to Jiangtao in unison.
"Hiss~"
"A Little Divine Power! Taozi, you’ve been soaring ahead without us again!" Guan Shan exclaimed.
Aside from Lin Qi, Jiangtao was also getting more and more impressive.
Mastering a Little Divine Power made a world of difference.
His future potential would definitely be greatly enhanced.
Lin Qi also congratulated him. "Taozi, you really didn’t disappoint me."
"I look forward to the day you successfully awaken a Special Ability."
BOOM!!!
The moment his voice fell, fierce gusts of wind swept the area.
A massive shadow blotted out the sun, looming over Lin Qi and the others.
WHIRRR!!
The cabin door slowly opened, and Wan Ming, dressed in a blue robe, waved and smiled.
"Brother Qi, we were just waiting for you!"
Lin Qi smiled and walked into the cabin. His luggage, packed in a large black case, was also carried inside by one of Little Chan’s extended mechanical arms.
He turned back to Jiangtao and said with a smile:
"Taozi, I’ll be waiting for you at the Elite Training Camp!"
"Everyone, goodbye!"
"Goodbye, Brother Qi!"
The crowd said their farewells.
Jiangtao smiled as he watched the cabin door close.
BOOM!!
Amidst the fierce winds, it flew towards the distant, cloudless blue sky. Sunlight glinted off its hull, giving it a red sheen.
Jiangtao clenched his fists, his heart soaring with fighting spirit.
’Since I’ve already mastered a Little Divine Power, I can awaken a Special Ability next.’
’Once I awaken, I know I’ll be able to go to the Elite Training Camp.’
...
Inside the aircraft, Little Chan placed the luggage on the rack.
Lin Qi also spotted some familiar faces from the Tenth Institute.
"Brother Qi!"
Xia Lian was the first to greet him with a smile, followed by Pei Jiu, who bumped fists with Lin Qi.
The domineering Yu Zhuoran also nodded in greeting when he saw Lin Qi arrive.
The others also greeted him enthusiastically.
The only exceptions were Shen Zhenzhen and Xiang Long, who sat in a corner and didn’t come forward.
The cabin was exceptionally spacious. Everyone sat in silver ergonomic chairs, with tea, drinks, and fruit laid out on white tables.
"Lin Qi!"
Just then, someone who had been sitting in a corner stood up. Seeing who it was, the others instinctively parted to make way.
Lin Qi’s gaze sharpened as he looked at the person who had spoken.
He was a handsome young man with fine features and an excellent physique, though his face still looked quite youthful.
WHOOSH!!
He wore a special-made crimson robe, and a scorching heat radiated from his body.
His aura was abnormally powerful. His presence was like a dazzling sun, indiscriminately suppressing everyone else’s auras.
Lin Qi felt the suppression and was secretly alarmed.
’This must be the SSS-level genius—Chu Yu!’
’His nickname is also very well-known—Radiant Sun Saber!’
’The aura coming from him is incredibly strong. He’s definitely broken through to the Sixth Realm, much stronger than Teacher Lu Wei.’
"Hello. You must be Lin Qi. I’ve heard a lot about you!"
Chu Yu offered a friendly smile and extended his hand.
"This is my first time meeting an SSS-level genius, too!"
Lin Qi also smiled, reaching out to shake his hand.
Both men had fair hands, but the moment they clasped, a terrifying aura erupted from Chu Yu, and a scorching wave of heat washed over Lin Qi.
Lin Qi felt the terrifying force in his palm and frowned.
’A prank?’
’A show of dominance?’
At this thought, Lin Qi instantly retaliated, releasing a terrifying power of his own.
Yu Zhuoran, Pei Jiu, and the others nearby felt the terrifying auras and their eyes widened.
’What’s going on?’
WHOOSH~
CRACK CRACK!!
They both exerted their strength at the same time. Veins bulged on their arms, fierce gusts of wind swirled in the air, and their bones cracked audibly.
It was as if a Red Flame and a Golden Sharpness were clashing in the air.
"Impressive!"
In an instant, Chu Yu retracted his aura and offered his praise.
"Worthy of an SSS-level genius!"
Lin Qi also pulled back his hand and smiled. Feeling the pain in his palm, he was secretly astonished:
’As expected of an SSS-level genius who has broken through to the Sixth Realm. His strength is greater than mine right now.’
Chu Yu turned and went back to his ergonomic chair. Leaning back, the joy instantly vanished from his face as he felt the force lingering in his right hand.
He, too, was incredibly shocked:
’This Lin Qi... What incredible strength!!’
’I originally thought fifty percent of my power would be enough to suppress him.’
’I never expected I’d have to use seventy percent just to gain the upper hand.’
’Is he really a Martial Artist who just broke through to the Fifth Realm of Refining Inner Organs?’
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